Jain Pav Bhaji

Ingredients

• 2 large raw bananas, boiled, peeled and mashed
• 1½ tablespoons ghee 
• 1 medium green capsicum, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1½ tablespoons red chilli paste
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon pav bhaji masala
• 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1½ tablespoons butter + for garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish
• ¼ cup boiled green peas
• Buttered pavs to serve
• Salad to serve

Method

1. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan, add green capsicum and cumin seeds, mix and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and mix well.
2. Add red chilli paste, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add boiled raw bananas and mix till well combined. 
3. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and pav bhaji masala, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add ½ cup water, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, mix and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add butter, coriander leaves, green peas and adjust salt and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes. 
5. Lightly mash the mixture with the back of a spoon. Switch the heat off. 
6. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Garnish with butter and coriander leaves.
7. Serve hot with buttered pavs and salad.